E) The ancient Romans started it when they coined the
phrase "Carpe diem." Jonathan Larson proclaimed "No day but
today!" and most recently, Drake explained You Only Live Once
(YOLO). Have you ever seized the day? Lived like there was
no tomorrow? Or perhaps you plan to shout YOLO while
jumping into something in the future. What does #YOLO mean to
you?

It's worth noting that Tufts admissions officers may have
included the question because they're genuinely curious as to the
meaning of the popular phrase. As the Boston Globe argues, Every
now and then, a bit of slang comes along that draws a bright red
line between young and old ... If
you are over 25, YOLO likely means nothing to you." The
question could very well be a sneaky and potentially effective
way to get into the know.

The Hairpin also points out these helpful instructions on the
Tufts application:

Think outside the box as you answer the following
questions. Take a risk and go somewhere unexpected.
Be serious if the moment calls for it but feel comfortable being
playful if that suits you, too. The suggested length for question
3 is 200-250 words.

No word yet on whether Tufts will be replacing its almost
150-year-old motto Pax et Lux with the new and improved
Tu Tantum Vivere Semel.